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Dietary supplement

Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract support, diuretic (increasing urine flow), mild inflammation.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: pipsissewa glycerite liquid extract. Pipsissewa has a long history in traditional use, though modern scientific evidence on what it does and how safe it is remains sparse.

The liquid is flavored with chocolate and uses glycerin as the base.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Pipsissewa product and its label doesn't state a use — see Pipsissewa's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold no effectiveness ratings for pipsissewa in our data. The product hasn't been studied enough in modern trials to establish what it may or may not do, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pipsissewa

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pipsissewa has limited modern safety data, and chronic use carries a specific concern: pipsissewa contains hydroquinone, which can build up over time and cause toxicity. Symptoms of hydroquinone toxicity include tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vomiting, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, collapse.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pipsissewa

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — just that this product hasn't shown drug interactions in the studies available to us.

Check your medications here before you start, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor is a traditional herbal product with very little modern safety or effectiveness information behind it. If you're considering it, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or plan to use it long-term, because chronic use can pose a toxicity risk.

They can help you weigh whether it's right for your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435228408
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281006
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435228408
IngredientAmount% DV
Pipsissewa Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

See for yourself

Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

0.13 mL per serving

Pipsissewa is a North American forest herb with a long history of traditional use as a diuretic and urinary remedy, but modern human research is very...

Pipsissewa Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is pipsissewa safe during pregnancy?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy. There isn't enough information to know it's safe, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether to use it if you're pregnant or planning to be.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
No reliable safety information exists for breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it while nursing. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss safer alternatives with you.
What are the side effects of long-term use?
Chronic use of pipsissewa can lead to hydroquinone toxicity — a buildup of a compound in the herb. Symptoms include ringing in the ears, vomiting, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, collapse. This is why long-term use requires caution and is best discussed with your healthcare provider.
Why is the safety data so limited?
Pipsissewa has a long history in traditional herbal medicine, but it hasn't been studied much in modern clinical trials. That means we don't have solid evidence on how safe or effective it really is.

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Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Pipsissewa Chocolate Flavor's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pipsissewa 1 reference
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

See these in context on the Pipsissewa monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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